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VITO ACCONCI | From Now On We Marry the Facists Or: The Communist Sex Machine documentation for installation in Milan January 1978
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Vito Acconci
- From Now On We Marry the Facists Or: The Communist Sex Machine documentation for installation in Milan January 1978
- signed, partially titled and dated 1978 on 1 element
- gelatin silver prints, marker, chalk and mixed media on paper mounted on board, in 12 parts
- Overall: 140 1/2 by 82 in. 356.9 by 208.3 cm.
Provenance
Young Hoffman Gallery, Chicago
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
These works are in good condition overall. The edges to some of the works exhibit signs of minor handling, wear and soiling, more viewable to the white sheets. The top right corner to the lower left work of the composition exhibits minor creasing. There is scattered stray media present to several of the works, possibly from the time of execution. Upon very close inspection and with raking light, there are a few minor, scattered surface accretions and minor, linear surface scratches present to the works. Not examined out of the frames. Framed under Plexiglas.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.